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Daino It's almost time for the current Student Council Executive Board to pass the gavel to the incoming officers! Pictured, left to right, are: 2025-2026 members Eavan Batista '26 (Director of Spirit & Service), Sophia Chmura '26 (Director of Communications), Zoe Drivas '26 (Secretary), Sarah Algier '26 (Vice-President), Courtney Carew '26 (President), and 2026-2027 members Isabella Zuena '27 (President), Maia Chayapruks '27 (Vice-President), Aiden Steinwald '27 (Secretary), Brienne Steinwald '27 (Director of Communications), and Caoimhe Gorham '27 (Director of Spirit & Service). Mount Students Inducted Into Honor Societies at Convocation 4/21/2026 Michelle H. Daino Students and their families gathered in the Chapel of the Immaculate Conception on the evening of Monday, April 20, for Honors Convocation. During the program, students were inducted into the National Art Honor Society, National Computer Science Honor Society, National English Honor Society, Mu Alpha Theta Mathematics Honor Society, Tri-M Music Society, National Science Honor Society, World Language Honor Societies (Italian, Spanish, Latin), National Honor Society, and The Cum Laude Society. Service Day Tradition Continues to Make Huge Impact on Others 4/17/2026 Michelle Daino In the span of one half day, the Mount Saint Mary Academy community bands together to illustrate the importance of the Mercy Core Values - Inspired by Faith and Compelled by Mercy - by reaching out to improve the lives of others in need during Service Day. This annual event, which was held on April 15, featured separate grade levels under the advisement of faculty/staff in different shifts, assisting various organizations on and off campus. March The Sky Is the Limit! Both NASA HUNCH Teams Qualify for Finals in Houston 3/24/2026 Michelle H. Daino Astronauts savoring shrimp tacos while enjoying a few rounds of chess in space? Thanks to the NASA HUNCH Prototype & Design and Culinary Teams at Mount Saint Mary Academy in Watchung, this may be a possibility that defies gravity! After competing extensively this year among regional teams, the Mount teams have been invited to the Final Design Reviews at NASA Johnson Space Center in Houston, Texas on April 28 where they will present their designs to NASA scientists and engineers. Four Mounties Participate in Teens With Stethoscopes Program 3/23/2026 Michelle H. Daino Grace Johnson ‘28, Ava Mandel ‘28, Stella Viegas ‘28 , and Emma Moschetto ’27 were chosen to participate in the 2026 Teens With Stethoscopes Program on March 21 at the Jack & Sheryl Morris Cancer Center Auditorium in New Brunswick. SOCA, Mount Students Attend Black History Tour in Westfield 3/20/2026 Members of the Students of Color Affinity (SOCA) and other Mount students attended an impressionable and valuable field trip on March 19, sponsored by the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Association in Westfield . Madeline Albrittain, World Languages Department Chairperson and SOCA Advisor, and Dr. Diana Artis, the Mount’s DEI Coordinator and CEO/Founder of Olive Branch Educators, served as chaperones. Annika Jeena '28 Will Head to National FBLA Competition in June 3/19/2026 Annika Jeena '28 represented the Mount with incredible skill at the New Jersey FBLA State Leadership Conference (SLC) which took place from March 9 to 11. Her hard work in marketing, customer service, and retail strategy truly paid off, and we couldn't be prouder of her dedication. Three Students Participate in FBLA State Leadership Conference 3/19/2026 Congratulations to Brianna Marion '27 Josie Heim '27 , and Annika Jeena '28 for representing Mount Saint Mary Academy at the FBLA State Leadership Conference (SLC) in Atlantic City from March 9 to 11. After placing at Regionals in Cybersecurity and Retail and Merchandising, these three immersed themselves in a professional business environment where they attended workshops, networked with pros, and competed at the highest level in New Jersey. "Being surrounded by so many innovative and driven students created an inspiring environment that encourages me to continue growing as a leader,” said Josie. Brianna added, "It was a very independent experience where you could choose your own path. I practiced mock interviews and spoke one on one with business leaders about their success." We are so proud of their hard work and leadership! Maeve O'Connor '28 Selected to Attend New York Times Summer Academy 3/16/2026 Michelle H. Daino Mount Saint Mary Academy sophomore, Maeve O’Connor ‘28 , a staff writer for Peeks , Mount’s student newspaper, has been selected to attend the New York Times Summer Academy in New York City from July 5 to 17. Mercy Guild Offers Donation to Student Leaders for Mercy Girl Effect 3/16/2026 On the evening of March 12, the Student Council Executive Board attended the Mercy Guild meeting where there members of the Mercy Guild gifted our student leaders with a generous donation toward this year’s Mercy Girl Effect fundraiser. These funds were raised through the Guild’s incredibly successful February Mahjong event. This was a vital boost to the collective efforts to support global initiatives and empower young women through the Mercy Girl Effect. Abundance of Opportunities Offered at Spring College Fair 3/12/2026 Michelle H. Daino Representatives from over 70 colleges and universities attended the Mount Saint Mary Academy Spring College Fair on Tuesday afternoon where Mounties had the opportunity to explore a variety of options to further their successful journeys. Juniors from Oratory Prep also participated in the event, which was organized by Eileen Honicky, College Counselor, with assistance from members of the School and College Counseling Department. Aiden Steinwald '27 Earns Study Abroad Scholarship 3/12/2026 Michelle H. Daino Congratulations to Aiden Steinwald '27 ! She has been selected to receive the Junior Travel Study Abroad Scholarship from the American Association of Spanish and Portuguese (AATSP). From July 18 to 26, Aiden will be immersed in the language and culture of Salamanca, Spain. Junior High School Forensics Competition 2026 3/12/2026 Michelle H. Daino While celebrating the theme of "Wicked" based off the popular movie, middle school students from local schools were excited to vie for trophies during this year's Junior High Forensics Competition on March 11th. The three-hour event was organized by Nicole Doria '18 , Italian Teacher. Diocesan Awards Granted to Three Mount Students 3/10/2026 Michelle H. Daino The Diocese of Metuchen’s Office of Youth & Young Adult Ministry presented special awards to three Mount Saint Mary Academy students during a ceremony on Saturday, March 7, at the Cathedral of St. Francis of Assisi in Metuchen. Diocesan Administrator, the Very Reverend Jonathan S. Toborowsky, congratulated Sarah Algier ’26, Kelsey Quane ’26 and Abigail Hanifin ‘27 on being recognized for their extraordinary spiritual and outreach endeavors. February Listening, Fasting: Focus of Ash Wednesday Liturgy 2/19/2026 Michelle Daino With solemnity and prayer, the Mount Saint Mary Academy community gathered in the Chapel of the Immaculate Conception for the Ash Wednesday Liturgy. Mock Trial Wins Somerset County Title for Second Consecutive Year 2/19/2026 Michelle H. Daino CONGRATULATIONS to the Mount's Mock Trial team - the LEGAL LIONS - for winning the Somerset County Championship title for the second consecutive year. The victory was achieved Thursday night at the Somerset County Courthouse where team members beat Hillsborough for the win. Sister Lisa Gambacorto, RSM, Ed.S., Directress, said, "Congratulations to our very own Danielle Lovallo '05 (English Teacher and Mock Trial Advisor) and Elizabeth A. Weiler, Esq., P’08, P‘11 (Board of Trustees Chairperson and Mock Trial Coach), and of course our brilliant team members." Emily Castela '26, Fiorella Perone '26 Reveal Athletic Commitments 2/4/2026 Michelle H. Daino The Mother Mary Patrick Gymnasium was filled with Administration, faculty, staff, students, family, and coaches on February 4th who were eager to congratulate seniors Emily Castela '26 and Fiorella Perone '26 on their athletic commitments. After graduation later this spring, Emily will continue her academic career at Ursinus College in Collegeville, PA (Division 3, Lacrosse). Fiorella will attend Colgate University in Hamilton, NY (Division 1, Soccer). Eight Seniors Elected to Cum Laude Society 2/3/2026 Michelle H. Daino Congratulations to the following students who were recognized for academic excellence and elected to the Cum Laude Society at Mount Saint Mary Academy on February 2nd. The inductees were joined by Sister Lisa Gambacorto, RSM, Ed.S. (Directress), Jacqueline Muratore, M.A., Ed.S., Ed.M. (Assistant Directress), Dana Goad (Director of School and College Counseling), and Eileen Honicky (College Counselor), as well as other well-wishing faculty and staff members. Josie Heim '27 Receives Prestigious Gold Key Art Award 2/3/2026 Michelle H. Daino Josie Heim '27 has earned a Gold Key, the highest certificate awarded by the Alliance for Young Artists & Writers. She won in the Printmaking category for her linoleum print entitled, “Red and Blue As Promised.” This distinction is part of the Scholastic Art & Writing Awards, the nation’s longest running and most prestigious recognition for creative teenagers. January Catholic Schools Week Celebrated at The Mount 1/29/2026 Michelle H. Daino On Thursday morning, the Mount community united in faith during a special Catholic Schools Week Liturgy in Immaculate Conception Chapel led by Monsignor William Benwell. He reminded the students that they should always be grateful for their Catholic School education because it is a gift. 19th Annual Math Competition Results Revealed 1/24/2026 Michelle H. Daino It was a meeting of the math minds this morning at the Mount during the 19th Annual Math Competition between 50 young women from area schools competing on our campus, as well as young men competing at St. Joseph High School in Metuchen. The Mount Receives College Board's AP Honor Roll Platinum Distinction 1/12/2026 Michelle H. Daino The College Board announced that Mount Saint Mary Academy has been named to the 2025 Advanced Placement® Program (AP®) School Honor Roll, earning Platinum distinction. Platinum is the highest level in a program that includes bronze, silver, gold, and platinum categories. Once again, Mount Saint Mary Academy exceeded the criteria for Platinum recognition across all AP School Honor Roll metrics. Class of 2025 Graduates Inspire Seniors at Return to the Mount 1/8/2026 Susan Di Iorio On January 6, members of the Class of 2025 returned to the Mount to share their first-semester college experiences with seniors during a panel discussion held in the Sister Lisa Gambacorto Theater as part of the annual Return to the Mount celebration. The event offered seniors encouragement, perspective, and valuable guidance as they prepare for their own transitions to college. Back 2026 Athletics News Homepage News Service News Select All Clear All Refresh Mount Saint Mary Academy 1645 US Highway 22 W Watchung, NJ 07069 908.757.0108 © Mount Saint Mary Academy